Jeffrey M. Friedman

Geneticist

Birthday July 20, 1954

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace New York

Age 69 years old

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About

Geneticist who discovered the hormone leptin, which transmits a weight-reducing signal by reducing food intake and increasing energy expenditure. His research has a major role in how we understand and combat human obesity

Before Fame

He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College when he was just 22 years old.

Trivia

He was awarded the Danone International Prize for Nutrition in 2007.

Family Life

He has two daughters named Alex and Nathalie.

Associated With

He was featured on "Scientific American Frontiers" with host Alan Alda.